[Angelwithhope]

My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for almost a year. But to start at the beginning I need to say that since April of last year and after having gone off BC, I began to have these wacky and most uncomfortable, LONG periods. (Up to four weeks!) My family doctor told me that we should just keep trying and when I do become pregnant my periods would work themselves out....After six months of this I was fed up and asked (almost demanded) that she refer me to a Gyno. Today was my appointment, and I didn't hear what I wanted to. (as I am sure all you have as well!) The gyno told me that I was pretty well a healthy 22 year old and that I am to take Provera to fix me up so that I can have a regular period again....thats ok but then he tells me while he is examining me that he is more worried about my husband's sperm count. (7 million when the norm is 20 million.) Then he tells us that it is unlikely that we can get pregnant, he did not say it couldn't happen but he says that it may be hard for us to get pregnant. Then he says that with all the numbers that he sees from his sperm analysis, even IVF may not work and that we may some day have to think about Donor Sperm or Adoption. I don't know...I just feel so let down! I never thought that we would be in this position and I now understand how my SIL (Sister inlaw) feels after not getting pregnant after two years of trying. I guess I just need some support from people who have been there...I know there is hope because my friend's sister got pregnant after being told she would NEVER have children. (She will give birth to TWINS in January.) Does anyone know of any meds that can increase Male infertility?? We are definately willing to try homeopathic treatments and things like that.

~AngelwithHope!~

[RollerbladeNut]

I'm 33 and off BC for 3 years..... Nothing. We're wondering if its him, and I've done alot of online reaserch and keep coming across Maca root that claims it naturally stimulates the glands which can increase sperm production. I don't know if it works, but a natural alternative, it may be worth a try. Good luch to you!

[Angelwithhope]

Wow after so long of being on this site and finally someone replyes to my post! First off I have to say thank you!! It has reassured me that some people are kind people who care!! We have been seeing a naturo path who has put both my husband and I on natural medications and they both seem to be working. My husbands sperm count has raised by 2000 and I do believe I am ovulating every month! We are moving away from a large part of our stress shortly (my DH's SIL...can't get pregnant...freaks out when others do...and makes me worried about getting pregnant before her! [They've been trying for 3 years, just tried Invetro but it failed!] She really goes nuts! I can't stand it!) But yes thank you for the info, take care!

Angel

[Angelwithhope]

Originally Posted by Angelwithhope

Wow after so long of being on this site and finally someone replyes to my post! First off I have to say thank you!! It has reassured me that some people are kind people who care!! We have been seeing a naturo path who has put both my husband and I on natural medications and they both seem to be working. My husbands sperm count has raised by 2000* and I do believe I am ovulating every month! We are moving away from a large part of our stress shortly (my DH's SIL...can't get pregnant...freaks out when others do...and makes me worried about getting pregnant before her! [They've been trying for 3 years, just tried Invetro but it failed!] She really goes nuts! I can't stand it!) But yes thank you for the info, take care!

Angel

*Sorry should said 2 million not 2000...been a little preoccupied lately!!